photojournal: James Merry @ Lansdown Gallery

Photography by George Withington

A highlight of this year’s Hidden Notes was a rare solo exhibition by James Merry; invited back to his hometown of Stroud as the festival’s Resident Artist, exhibiting a selection of custom masks and artworks alongside his iconic embroidery at the Lansdown Gallery.

Now based in Iceland James is primarily known for his hand embroidery and mask-making, and as a frequent collaborator with Björk on her visual output. He has collaborated with institutions such as the V&A, Gucci, The Royal School of Needlework, Tim Walker, Tilda Swinton and Iris Van Herpen.

Good On Paper photographer George Withington headed on down to the opening launch night which took place just a few days before the main festival weekend to capture the event and the carefully curated exhibition for our ongoing photojournal series…

photojournal: Tump - Bat, Moon, Womb

On Thursday 25th April a packed audience witnessed the opening night of the first exhibition by the Stroud dwelling, newly-formed female artist collective Tump made up of illustrator, portrait painter and folk artist Alex Merry, ceramic artist, ink maker and illustrator Flora Wallace and multidisciplinary artist, designer and stylist. Milligan Beaumont.

Entitled Bat, Moon, Womb the multi-media exhibition presented by curators and roving gallery Sacred Thing is currently on show at the Old Music Centre at 49 London Road which was most recently the home of the Corner House Restaurant.

Paintings, ceramics, sculptures and textiles influenced by their shared interest in the spiritual experience of the local landscape and its ancient human and non-human history are featured throughout the popup space and for the opening night multi instrumentalist Cosmo Sheldrake provided a live soundtrack to the collective’s mesmering short film shot at Hetty Pegler’s Tump; the Neolithic chambered burial mound in Uley. The collective also embarked on a procesion through the throng inviting onlookers to get involved in an interactive, ceremonial performance….

The exhibition continues today, Sat 27th April 9am-5pm and Sun 28th April 11am-5pm. If you missed the performance you can catch it again for the final time on Sunday from 6 till 8pm.

Dom Thompson headed down to the centre of town to capture the opening night for our ongoing photojournal series…

STROUD GOODWILL GUIDE

Stroud Goodwill returns this Friday 1st December with many of Stroud Town Centre’s independent shops, cafes, venues and more opening late into the evening with discounts, offers and in-store events plus festive pop-up arts and craft markets, exhibitions and live music as well as hundred of people packing the streets for the annual lantern procession which starts outside the Sub Rooms at 6pm. So if you are heading into town on Friday feast yer eyes on our Goodwill Guide so you don’t miss anything….good.

Do also follow Stroud Goodwill on facebook here for further info, news and updates

ARTS & CRAFTS

Seen, 10 Russell Street

10 RUSSELL STREET
Seen… 
Lorraine Robbins (Ceramics), Nadine James (Paintings) and Jessie James (Rugs) bring together a curated
selection of work in a pop-up shop in Stroud town centre.
sva.org.uk

LANSDOWN GALLERY
Jola Malin: SPLASHhh…. A drop in the ocean
Mixed artworks dive into the hidden meanings. Jola has invited others to join her in producing works about water. How we perceive it, not always literally. Enjoy colourful, thoughtful, bountiful links to flow, dive, sea, swim and splash.
lansdownhall.org

Christine Felce: Activist Alphabet, The Museum In the Park

THE MUSEUM IN THE PARK
Christine Felce: Activist Alphabet
Well a little bit out of town but well worth a visit! The Activist Alphabet is a series of 26 print-based works and poems by local artist Christine Felce. The project started during the 2020 Lockdown and arose out of her concern about the impact of climate change and injustice. The series looks at the climate crisis and invites us to ask questions, talk, share ideas and search for new ways of doing things.
museuminthepark.org.uk

Clare Bonnet ‘Bossing It’, Show Of Hands

OLD HALIFAX BANK
Show Of Hands Winter Exhibition
Show of Hands 2023 is the second artist-led group exhibition showcasing the finest artists and makers from Stroud and the South West. Founded and curated by painter Clare Bonnet and fine jewellery designer Heidi Hockenjos (show-of-hands.co.uk) and Co-curated with curator and Sacred Thing co-founder Barnie Page (sacredthing.art). Exhibiting artists include Amabel Barraclough, Ruth Batham, Clare Bonnet, Andy Bradley, Sue Bradley, Fred Clark, Mark Darbyshire, Rosalie Day, James Green, Paul Grellier, Nick Grellier, Maxim Hastings, Heidi Hockenjos, Humphries & Begg, Loren Lewis-Cole, Albie Lucas, Jonny Martin, Nigel Noyes, Clemency Rose, Viviana Rossi-Caffell, Tom Sears, Tamay and Me, Rebecca Simmons and more tbc…
show-of-hands.co.uk

SHAMBLES MARKET
Christmas Markets ft. over 25 regular stalls indoor and out selling exciting gifts, crafts, original cards, fresh foods and much more including the Red Bus Bar and Lick It Back playing old school Christmas Reggae songs!
shamblesmarketstroud.co.uk 

STROUD POTTERY
Stroud Pottery Goodwill Exhibition and Sale
An exhibition showcasing Stroud Pottery students work with some pieces for sale, Dawn Almasi and Nat Case will also have works for sale and festive drinks and nibbles will also be on offer!
stroudpottery.co.uk

The Little Art Exhibition, the Sub Rooms

THE SUB ROOMS
Goodwill At the Sub Rooms
Even the Scrooge’s of the world will be charmed by the Subs Goodwill Evening. Bursting with all kinds of festive fun including a Christmas Market, Craft Fair in the Ballroom, Stroud Red Band at 5:30pm, Rock Choir and Flamenco Display at 7pm plus multitudes of mince pies and plenty of mulled wine to warm the winter chill, it’s time to commence being merry. In the spirit of goodwill to all, this evening will coincide with the Little Art Exhibition and fundraising auction. Enjoy perusing incredible art donated by generous local artists and maybe bid on an extra special gift for someone’s Christmas…..

thesubrooms.co.uk

SVA Textile Studio

SVA JOHN STREET GALLERY
SVA Textile Studio: Open For Christmas
The Textile Studio is open for Christmas and full of festive cheer! Offering a host of unique handcrafted and printed gift ideas, decorations, and cards to help get your Christmas shopping started. Whether you’re looking for a gift for someone special, or maybe a treat for yourself, pop in for a browse. Contributing Artists: Alanna Gray: Mixed media art and textile design. April Shackleton: Handcrafted hats and headpieces. Corinne Hockley: Mixed media textiles with narrative thread. Kathryn Clarke: Screen printed textiles, garments and accessories. Liz Lippiatt: Fine crafted cloth designed, screen printed, dyed and devore. Melanie de Gray Birch: Gathered lampshades and soft furnishings.
sva.org.uk

Barbara Leidl, Two Bedford Street

TWO BEDFORD STREET
Barbara Joan Leidl: A Table Among Angels 
Portraits inspired by the grand painting traditions of the Renaissance with images that reference angelic human manifestations. Opening Fri 1 Dec (Goodwill Evening) with music of the season by Dominic Skingle and Molly Grace Cochrane.
cococaravan.co.uk/cacao-circle

FESTIVAL

ST LAURENCE CHURCH
Stroud Christmas Tree Festival
Over 100 beautiful community decorated Christmas Trees at St Laurence Church - a winter favourite raising funds for the building's future. Opens Friday 1st from 10am - 9pm with a performance from Sing Your Heart Out Choir at 8pm. St Laurence are also collecting non perishable food and packs of clean underwear for the Hubs and homeless people.
stlaurencefuture.org.uk

MUSIC

THE ALE HOUSE
Jamie Thyer and The Worried Men
Goodwill explosive rock and blues extravaganza! 8:30pm Free
thealehousestroud.com

Boss Morris, Sound Records

SOUND RECORDS
Goodwill @ Sound Records: Boss Morris DJ Set
Sound Records blast into Goodwill with morris dancing leg-ends Boss Morris playing a selection of tunes plus Noni taking a break from serving coffee, well not really. She’ll be serving Espresso Martini’s instead. Get yer festive period started here! 6-9pm Free
soundrecords.co.uk

SVA GOODS SHED
New Regency Orchestra
New Regency Orchestra has been shaking up a storm in the last two years with its mighty twelve-piece horn section, lock-tight five-piece rhythm section and the NRO dancers bringing a new energy and new arrangements to the golden age of mambo and latin jazz. Inspired by New York’s melding of Jazz and Latin from the 50s to the 70s, when the sound of jazz luminaries Dizzy Gillespie and Charlie Parker collided with the Cuban roots of Chano Pozo and Machito, New Regency Orchestra add a contemporary London spin with the city’s best Latin Music and Jazz talent driving each other to greater heights. 8pm £18-£22
sva.org.uk

SVA JOHN STREET
Joi DJ Collective
DJ debuts from Viv Green, Ruby Dunsdon, Esther Wardle and Rosy Kear. Joi DJ Collective provides DJ skills training and peer to peer support for women and transgender people in Stroud and Gloucester. 6-8:30pm
sva.org.uk

THE YARD CAFE
Goodwill, Good Vibes @ The Yard
Neon Pumps on the decks serving jolly good vibes. Dr Shiraz and Mark on the BBQ serving hot dogs and dry wit. Mulled wine and mulled cider to wash it down. Dhal, soup, hot snacks and cakes all available!

instagram.com/yardcafeandkitchen

TALKS/SPOKEN WORD

THE MUSEUM IN THE PARK
A Fine Selection of Christmas Ghost Stories
Ever since the days of Queen Victoria, Christmas has traditionally been the time of year to gather around a blazing fire, turn the lights down low and tell tales of ghosts and hauntings. Award-winning Gothic entertainer Dr Nicolas Grimoire presents a varied selection of traditional festive frighteners to chill the blood. Snowbound spectres, ghastly ghouls and foul phantoms all make their appearance in an unforgettable evening of spooky storytelling. Arrive at 7pm for mulled wine and mince pies, then take your seats at 7.30pm in the oak-panelled Collectors’ Room in the Mansion House. This event is for adults only. £12-£15
museuminthepark.org.uk

Dr Russell Arnott

STROUD VALLEYS PROJECT ECO SHOP
Russell Arnott
Meet a Marine Biologist instore!The theme of this years Goodwill is 'OCEAN'! So Stroud Valleys Project will be hosting an 'Ask-Me-Anything' with Doctorr Russell Arnott, who will be in the SVP Eco Shop with a load of cool ocean artefacts as well as signed copies of his book, 'Ocean Endangered'!
stroudvalleysproject.org

photojournal: Express Yourself

Photography by Dom Thompson

Last Saturday 9th September saw the opening of a unique exhibition in the loft space at Stroud Brewery. Titled Express Yourself it features the works of world renowned graffiti artist Inkie alongside Angus Lee Kirby (aka 3rd Eye), John D’oh, Zed, Tania Fullerton, Dom Thomson, Kai Bo, Lily Manzi-fe, Clare Cooke, Kara Morris, Emilie Sandy, Jake Pond, Tom Purdey, Shaun Dingwall, Imogen Harvey-Lewis to name just a few…

Organised by Clare Cooke from Healing Art the exhibition is raising funds through donations and sales for three charities: Womankind, Talk Club Bristol and Young Minds.

“I decided to organise this exhibition as I thought it was an effective way of reaching a variety of people, to share a message that I think is really important. That message is - creativity is powerful, helpful and rewarding- for everyone! I invited a great range of artists using a variety of media with the aim to inspire others. Each artist was invited to say what creativity gives to them or how they feel when they are making art- and that is what ties us all together. Each person’s art is displayed with their words. “ Clare Cooke, Healing Art

The exhibition continues this week opening Weds 10:30am - 12:30pm, Fri 11:30am - 2:30pm, Sat 4-7pm and Sun 3-6pm.

Regular Good On Paper contributing photographer Dom Thompson headed down to capture the launch event for our ongoing photojournal series…

photojournal: SITE Open Studios pt.1

Photography by Nikoletta Monyok

SITE Open Studios returned last weekend (10th-11th June) with over 98 artists opening their studio doors to the public in 39 locations across the Stroud District including art centres, galleries, converted mills, shops and their own houses . Part of the wider series of events under the SITE Festival banner the Open Studios offers a unique opportunity to see where and how the art is made, purchase works and meet the makers.

Nikoletta Monyok went along with camera in hand for another edition of Good On Paper’s photojournal series…

SITE Festival is on now until the 24th June with the second Open Studio’s weekend taking place this Sat 17th and Sun 18th June. Visit sitefestival.org.uk for further info and click here to download the programme.

photojournal: Randwick WAP

Photography by Dom Thompson

The renowned and long held Randwick WAP returned last Saturday 13th May with it’s traditional costumed procession through the village featuring this year’s chosen in (or Chusin’In in Randwickian) village Major and WAP Queen accompanied by musicians and dancers and other notable characters such as the High Sheriff, the Flag Bearer, the Sword Bearer and the Mop Man. The Major was then dunked/anointed in a pool at the bottom of the hill shortly followed by the rolling of the Bless-ed Cheeses.

So far so Stroud…

The festivities continued throughout the day with Morris dancing from the stick wielding, bell wearing leg-ends Boss Morris together with Gloucester’s England’s Glory plus live music, a dog show and the ancient, world renowned sport of welly wanging before the locals and visitors headed into the village pubs for further mirth and merriment.

Dom Thompson (Expoja) headed up to Randwick for a Good On Paper photojournal to capture the unique community event which many believe dates all the way back to medieval times….

For further information on the Randwick WAP head to: randwickwap.org.uk

Alternative Guide to the Coronation Weekend

Mara Simpson, the Prince Albert, Mon 8th May

Bank Holiday Weekends in the Stroud District always brings forth the odd festival or two, a multitude of exhibitions, special gigs, comedy events and much more inviting locals to stick around for a staycation . This weekend with that extra Bank Holiday is no different featuring everything from beer festivals, gigs in churches, breweries and record shops, a pub quiz in a 500 capacity venue to Copperplate Calligraphy and sculpture exhibitions. So if the crown doesn’t fit and you’re hunting for something sans bunting read on for our Alternative Guide to the Coronation Weekend…

FESTIVALS

Catch Dog of Man at the Crown and Sceptre for their Bank Holiday Festival

THE BIG MAY BEER, CIDER, MUSIC AND FOOD FESTIVAL WEEKEND
MAY 5TH - 8TH
The Hat and Stick presents a weekend festival of Beer, Cider, Music and Food! Hot foot will be available all weekend plus live music from the likes of Dog Of Man, Chinese Burn, Lost Submarines, Portobello, The Pumps, Scrimshaw, Reduced To Clear, Mr Marko’s Outer Space Emporium, 3 Litre Capri and the Scrutineers. Sunday brings forth a Big Open Mic night hosted by the Reverend Stretch.
crownandsceptrestroud.com

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MUSIC

The Slimline Shufflers, the Ale House, Fri 5th

THE ALE HOUSE
FRI 5TH Slimline Shufflers
New Orleans style Rhythm and Blues. 8:30pm Free
thealehousestroud.com

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CHRIST CHURCH NAILSWORTH
SUN 7TH Bristol Ensemble Tea Time Concert: Music of America
The woodwind have their chance to shine in this programme of colourful music from around Europe including works by Rossini, Debussy, and Ponchielli.  3pm £15/£13concs (tea and home made cakes served at 4pm)
bristolensemble.com

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KLANG TONE RECORDS
SAT 6TH Felix Jupiter
Guitarist and singer Felix Jupiter’s experiments are lo-fi, indie and folk alternating between found and constructed sound,  often tender but sometimes abrasive. He effortlessly combining non linearity alongside classic folk structure, generating an intoxicating blend of fluid song forms and psychedelic soundscapes.5-6pm Free
instagram.com/klang_tone_records

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LANSDOWN HALL
SAT 6TH VibeHive: U18s Stroud Edition
Bringing you the hottest talent, DJ’s and emerging artists to one place for a night of music, entertainment and vibes! Including sets of Dnb, jungle, garage, hiphop and more! Performances from Junglecast, Johnnie Darko, Esplexx, Lysergic, Cubs, Hedinashed, Duttygoonz, Giraud, Kagey and Tilda. Bar serving soft drinks and water. 8pm 
lansdownhall.org

Henry Priestman and Les Glover, The Prince Albert, Sun 7th

THE PRINCE ALBERT
SAT 6TH Scustin 
This Dublin band are purveyors of "Post - Funk" which they create by blending humorous storytelling with a jazzy funk take on indie rock. Their sound was created by imagining what would happen if Blindboy, Mike Skinner and Jamiroquai went for a boozy night out in Bray and wrote an album about it. 8pm Free
SUN 7TH Wee Shanties
Catherine leads the troupes into a fabulous afternoon of singing for all the family. Always uplifting, fun, noisy and busy. This is an inclusive come with the family event, aimed at toddlers and early school age kidlings. 
SUN 7TH Henry Priestman, Les Glover 
Million selling album songwriter Henry Priestman and his musical partner Les Glover bring their sellout show to Stroud. Henry wrote the classic songs; 'Forgotten Town' 'When The Finger Points' 'Ideal World' and 'Hooverville' when he was with Liverpool band The Christians. You can expect to hear songs from a 30 year back catalogue played with love and warmth and just a little bit of banter with his loyal sidekick Les Glover. 7:30pm £12
MON 8TH Mara Simpson
Mara Simpson is a composer and songwriter, based in Stroud. Through her solo work and collaborations with artists (including Poppy Ackroyd, Alexandra Hamilton-Ayres, Hidden Orchestra, Cerys Matthews), Mara paints a beautifully rich soundscape, setting the scene as she takes her audience on a journey with her, through the beauty of every day to the magic of remarkable. Her last album, '285 days' was included in Rough Trade's album club. 7:30pm £12
theprincealbertstroud.co.uk

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La Serenissima, St Mary’s Church Painswick, Sat 6th

ST MARY’S CHURCH PAINSWICK
SAT 6TH Painswick Music Society Presents: La Serenissima
La Serenissima presents a wonderful programme of life affirming Italian Baroque music. They have twice won the Gramophone Award for ‘Baroque Instrumental’ in 2010 and 2017 and have topped the UK Specialist Classical Chart. Works by Vivaldi, Telemann, Sieber, Schreyfogel & Brescianello. 3pm £5-£25
painswickmusicsoc.co.uk

The Activators, Stroud Brewery, Sat 6th

STROUD BREWERY
FRI 5TH Folk Music
Come and listen to a local folk group performing on the stage for the musical pleasure of all within earshot. Grab a pint, sit and enjoy. Great way to start the weekend. 3:30pm Free
SAT 6TH The Activators, Portobello
The Activators are an 11-piece band whose eclectic style transcends Ska, Reggae, Celtic, Punk and Dub, even venturing into Balkan folk and Tango! Their energy, style and liking for utter mayhem have led to them becoming regulars on the live music circuit in the UK and in Europe. With support from Stroud based Portobello. 8pm £15 
stroudbrewery.co.uk

Big Boss Man, SVA Goods Shed, Sat 6th

SVA
FRI 5TH Back 2 Back
Launch night of a new monthly residency at SVA John Street ft deep disco and soulful house from Dom Thompson, Dan Monkman and Mat Blythe. 8pm Free
SAT 6TH Big Boss Man
The UK’s premier punks of funk make their long-awaited return to SVA providing a fine mix of funk, soul, heavy beats, jazz, indie in a 60s Hammond groove. 8pm £8-£12 (Goods Shed)  Tickets: £8-£12
sva.org.uk

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UNDER THE EDGE ARTS WOTTON-UNDER-EDGE
SAT 6TH The Barefoot Bandit
A heavy-weight ensemble based in the South-West. The band mixes various musical styles, incorporating elements of reggae, punk rock, dub and world music. Building a strong and loyal fan base, TBB have spread their sounds far and wide.8pm £10
utea.org.uk

Catch Champion Roots at Waterloo House in Nailsworth on Sun 7th

WATERLOO HOUSE
SUN 7TH Champion Roots
Champion Roots heads to Waterloo House in Nailsworth for a free Bank Holiday skank (reggae/dub/roots) powered by Skulk Audio…4-11pm Free
waterloo-house.co.uk

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THEATRE

Let’s Talk About Philip, Cotswold Playhouse, Fri 5th - Sat 6th

COTSWOLD PLAYHOUSE
FRI 5TH - SAT 6TH HW Productions: Let’s Talk About Philip
When 30 years of family silence is broken Helen begins a detective-like quest to discover the hidden story behind her brother’s suicide. The journey takes her back to her childhood, exotic Asian locations, a coroner’s court and the place where her brother died. As surprising details are uncovered, Helen grapples with loyalty, long-held beliefs and how much we ever really know about those we love. A fast-paced, candid, darkly comic and gripping play written and performed by Helen Wood and Gregor Hunt. Directed by 2022 Olivier Award nominee Derek Bond (Dragons & Mythical Beasts; Jess & Joe Forever). 7:30pm £12
cotswoldplayhouse.co.uk

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ART

The Hedge by Almuth Tebbenhoff, Gallery Pangolin

GALLERY PANGOLIN

SAT 25TH MAR - SAT 8TH JULY Almuth Tebbenhoff: Unsentimental Beauty
Almuth Tebbenhoff’s first solo exhibition at Gallery Pangolin. Inspired by nature and fascinated by the way objects of beauty and intrigue can emerge from industrial processes; creates work in a variety of different materials, including bronze, silver, ceramic and fabricated steel. Newly realised works carved in exquisite Portuguese Pink Marble from her latest time at the studios near Carrara, Italy will take centre stage.Mon-Fri 10am-6pm/Sat 10am-1pm
gallery-pangolin.com

Sister Act, Lansdown Hall, Weds 3rd - Sun 7th

LANSDOWN HALL
WEDS 3RD - SUN 7TH Sister Act
Sisters Nadine and Jessie James will be exhibiting paintings and rugs, born 17 years apart Nadine and Jessie come together in this exhibition linking their use of colour and inspiration from the landscape. Nadine has been walking and painting the local landscape for many years using pattern, heightened colour and expressive brushstrokes to produce an emotional response to what she sees around her. Jessie has been making rugs for the last 5 years in a purpose-built studio in her garden (Open to visitors in this year’s open studios in June). Her use of colour and pattern produce striking and sumptuous rugs.10am-4pm  
lansdownhall.org

Nest’ by Jane Randfield, Society of Wood Engravers’ Annual Exhibition, the Museum in the Park

THE MUSEUM IN THE PARK
SAT 22ND APR - SUN 11TH JUNE Society of Wood Engravers’ Annual Exhibition
This international exhibition features original prints stringently selected from an open submission. It showcases all forms of relief printmaking and is the Society’s 85th Annual Exhibition. All work is for sale and entry is free.
museuminthepark.org.uk

Lee Kirby, Prema Arts Centre

PREMA
WEDS 19TH APR - SAT 27TH MAY Lee Kirby
The artwork of maker Lee Kirby is bold and compelling and strongly influenced by graffiti art, characters and geometric forms and shapes. His style is bright, brave, and eye-catching, always transforming the dullest of space into a vibrant and dynamic focal point. The current series of work reflects his use of symmetrical and geometric shapes as well as abstracted fragments of characters using technical drafting tools.
WEDS 19TH APR - SAT 27TH MAY Louise Abel
Louise’s current focus is on creating contemporary watercolours with mixed media, painting utopian scenes of peace, solitude, and nature. As an autistic person with sensory processing difficulties and frequent sensory overload, she finds comfort in the tiny remote houses often seen in her work and enjoys the therapeutic nature of simplicity and repetition.
WEDS 19TH APR - SAT 27TH MAY Peter and Naomi Kendall: Colour and Form
Father and daughter, Peter and Naomi Kendall, return to Uley to exhibit their work at Prema. Peter’s work is mostly abstract, and the plaster gives his working process flexibility and speed and he uses the material to guide how the pieces progress. His work in stone is a slower process which responds to the texture and patterning within, and his carving slowly reveals the form which is already hidden inside. Naomi's work is mainly focused around cutting, folding, layering, and weaving paper by hand. She mostly works in colour, but also makes monochrome pieces and adds her own marks to the paper with inks and paints.
prema.org.uk

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RUSKIN MILL
WEDS 3RD - SUN 28TH Miranda Songer: Calligraphy Contemplations
Miranda Songer is a local Copperplate Calligrapher. All her work is done with a nib and handmade paint using traditional techniques and a simple dip pen. Copperplate calligraphy is a creative discipline which can trace its heritage back to the 1700s and William Hogarth, who is credited with formalising it as a script. Generally considered to be the hardest script to master, it is nonetheless a beautiful and versatile practice which lends itself to both words and drawings.
rmt.org

|My Body In My Hands, SVA John Street Gallery

SVA JOHN STREET GALLERY
FRI 5TH - SAT 13TH My Body In My Hands
My Body In My Hands curated by artists Sam Lucas and Nick Grellier is an exhibition of images from their call out on instagram to post an image of a piece of work held in the hand…
sva.org.uk

Annemiek de Beer: Schemering, Two Bedford Street

TWO BEDFORD STREET
MON 1ST - SAT 20TH Annemiek de Beer: Schemering - A Period Of Partial Darkness
Rotterdam-based artist de Beer, graduate De Ateliers, Amsterdam, explores the life force of plants perceived in the half light at dusk.
cococaravan.co.uk

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COMEDY

The Thinking Drinkers Pub Quiz, the Sub Rooms

THE SUB ROOMS
FRI 5TH  The Thinking Drinkers Pub Quiz
Fancy five free drinks? Two of the world’s leading alcohol experts return with a hilarious quiz show
that gets the rounds in – in more ways than one. With a pen and question sheet in one hand and
several world-class drinks in the other, join them on a uniquely absurd, fact-filled journey through
time. You will learn and laugh a lot as the answers to life’s most important and unusual questions
appear at the bottom of your glass. And did we mention the five free discerning drinks? 7:30pm £18
thesubrooms.co.uk

photojournal: Boss Morris - May Day Dawn Dance

Photography by Dom Thompson

At 05:30 in the morning on Monday 1st May (whilst most of the townsfolk across the five valleys where still sound asleep) Stroud’s all female Morris dancing side Boss Morris, together with their instrument wielding beasts and fellow locals Miserden Morris, headed up to Rodborough Common to celebrate May Day with sunrise dancing, morris hopping, Jacky-in-the-Green adorning, morning dew face washing and songs including the belting out of the traditional Hal An Tow. A procession with the hoard of onlookers now turned joiners from the common to the Prince Albert shortly followed where the pub on the steep hill opened their doors early as part of the last day of their annual beer festival to feed and water the early risers…

We didn’t make it (one of those still asleep after one too many at the Prince Albert Beer Festival the night before) but our contributing photographer Dom Thompson (Expoja) did and created a series of photographs to document the brilliant event as part of our new photojournal series.
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Boss Morris will be at this year’s Hidden Notes Festival which takes place in Stroud at the end of September as Resident Artists with an exhibition at Lansdown Gallery. Visit Hidden Notes for further info and head to bossmorris.com for other Boss Morris news and forthcoming events which also includes the Randwick Wap on the 13th May.